About Professional Canine Services Inc.

A training facility in Culpeper

Professional Canine Services is a licensed dog training center on Broadview Lane in Culpeper that takes any age, size or breed, from basic obedience to law enforcement work. It cites 27 years in business.

Method

Training is described as rooted in modern learning theory, operant conditioning and engagement-driven methods, using shaping, imprinting and systematic proofing to build impulse control and reliable behavior.

Reactive and aggressive dogs

The center says it specializes in reactive and aggressive cases, using structured behavior modification that manages distance, environment, trigger exposure and arousal so the dog can learn without tipping into defensive responses.

Services

The menu lists an initial evaluation, private training, puppy training, group classes, AKC training and board and train. Its law-enforcement program is a seven-week, 400-plus-hour handler course taught by active law-enforcement supervisors and K9 handlers.

What to ask

Ask whether to start with the initial evaluation, which group classes are running, and what board and train costs.